Supreme Court Affirms Yazel Blind Tiger Conviction
The Davie county case involving Yazel, a Riverside drug store operator, upheld a Septem ber term jury verdict finding him guilty under the blind tiger act. The court ruled a licensing defense is not a shield where the statute defines the offense as selling or possessing intoxicants without license. Arch! Aze then in federal prison at Fort Leavenworth after internal revenue violations. fined $1000 and fifteen months, by Judge Landis in Indianapolis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Friany
Supreme Court
Yare
Daviess Circuit Court
Gardiner, Tharp & Gardiner
Yazel
Davieds County
Riverside
Monks
Supreme Bench
Ft. Leavenworth
X K. M. Landis
Indlandpolis
Gravel Road Taxes Show Regional Collection Totals
Tax totals for gravel road and gravel road repair funds listed from November to May by township and district. Gravel Road total 29049.10 includes gton, vee, Bar, feon, Elmore, Stedle. Gravel Road Repair total 7406.34 lists Washington, Veale, Reese, Harrison, Bart, Van Buren, Madison, Elmore, Steele, Bogard.
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Gton
Bar
Feon
Elmore
Stedle
Washington Township
Veale
Reese
Harrison
Bart
van Buren
Madison
Steele
Bogard
Total
Miner Slates Fall injures Vaughier at Winterbottom Mine
Slate fell on miner Alex Vaughier of South Washington at the Winterbottom coal mine south of the city. He was bruised but not seriously injured and taken home by wagon. he will miss work for several days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alex Vaughier
South
Washington
Winterbottom
Vaugier
County Loans Offer Money at Low Interest
A county program lists abstract books in its records and offers loans at a stated interest rate. Officials indicate funds are available to qualified applicants and outline the process to apply and secure money for acquiring the abstracts.
Memorial Day Services for Modern Woodmen Members
The Modern Woodmen of America held a Memorial Day service with garlands at Oak Grove cemetery. Rev. A. M. McGuire gave the principal address as the Royal Neighbors and Modern Woodmen attended. Since lodge installation eight members have died, buried at Oak Grove Plainville and Veales Creek.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woodmen of
America
Dsed
A. M. McGuire
Baptist Church
Young ‘Mens Military Band
Oak Grove Cemetery
Lodge
Oak Grove
Plainville
Veales Creek
Memorial Day Observances by Red Men and Knights of Pythias
The Ogeechee tribe 68 Red Men marked Memorial Day with a march from the spurky building to Oak Grove cemetery for floral tributes and services headlined by P H McHenry. The order notes its thirty first milestone and strong civic membership. In Plainville the Knights of Pythias held Memorial Day with a sermon by Rev E E Davidson of the Christian Church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Young Mens
Oak Grove Cemetery
P. H. McHenry
Ogeechee Tribe
Order of Red Men
Wasington
White Held on Bond After Board Bill Charge
John F. White of Vincennes pleaded not guilty to beating a board bill in police court Monday and was held for trial. Bond set at 75 dollars was posted, and he was released. He claimed employment by a breeding association to care for a stallion in a livery stable and produced letters from the horse owner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John F. White
Vincennes
Saturda
White
Samuel Elswick
Ployer
Halled
Rate of industrial deaths contrasts US and Europe
Consul general in London cites 1907 UK fatalities at 4460 with mining at 1273 and railroad deaths high. US figures for early 1908 show worst mining year in 17 years and rail deaths six times higher than Europe. About 272000 US factory workers injured annually and New York City violent deaths average 3400 yearly. Calls for congressional and state action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rallowy
United States
Great Britain
Belgium
France
Europe
New York City
Congress
Joint Fourth of July Celebration Planned by A O H Divisions
Washington and Montgomery divisions of the A O H announce a monster July Fourth celebration in Montgomery with vaudeville races ball game fireworks balloon ascension band concerts and horse show. Noted speakers Congressman Chaney W A Cullop and W H Kelly will attend with special trains for out of town visitors and a dance featuring a city orchestra.
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Washington
Montgomery
Chaney
W. A. Cullop
Congress
The
Hiberniana
W. H. Kelly
Richmond
Daviess County
Poison Ivy Precautions From Cornell Study
The South Bend Times reports on poison ivy in the season and notes a Cornell study proving the oil is volatile and airborne. It advises washing with alcohol within two hours to prevent blistering and suggests sugar of lead in alcohol as a remedy if exposure occurs.
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South Bend
Agricultural College
Cornell University
Water Works Sale Ordered by Indiana Court
A receiver will sell the City Water Company property in Washington Indiana on June 20 1908 at Gardiner Tharp Gardiner office. Bids must be at least 85000 dollars and cash from the highest bidder, with the sale free of liens except unpaid current taxes. The sale covers the water works franchise and plant including pumping stations filtration and pipeline rights as described in the judgment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gardiner, Tharp & Gardiner
Washington
Indiana
Said City Water Company
Salt City of Washington
City of Washington
Poilery
Charles G, Gardiner
Declaratory Resolution for Opening of Streets in Washington Indiana
The Washington Indiana common council declares the opening of public streets and condemns a 120 foot wide corridor along two described lines. Public hearing is set for June 22 1908 at 7 30 pm in the council chamber. Officials Robt Russell mayor and Chas Willey clerk oversee the proceedings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Daviess
Indiana
Herron Street
Fiora Street
Council Chamber
Csty
Common Council
Towit
Rob't Russell
Chas. Willey
Declaratory Resolution for Establishment of a Sewer
Washington Indiana common council to hear objections on June 22 1909 at 7:30 pm in City Council Chamber regarding a proposed local sewer project with assessments tied to property benefits and cost. Officials Robert Russell mayor and Chas Willey city clerk on file.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City of
Washington
County of
Daviess
Indiana
Robert Russell
Chas. Willey
Assignee sale of real estate in Davie County Indiana
Notice of assignee Ephraim Inman selling by public sale under a 1908 Daviess circuit court order. The sale covers extensive parcels in section 13 town 4 north range 5 in Daviees county at the south door of the Washington courthouse on Thursday June 18 at 1 p.m. The property includes fractional parts of northeast and northwest quarters and the southwest quadrant, with described combinations of halves and quarters. This legal notice names Ephraim Inman as assignee and Hiram Sims and Anna Mary Sims as plaintiffs or affected parties.
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Daviess
Ephraim ‘Inman
Hiram Sims
Anna Mary Sims
Geil
Washington
Aa Ann
Daviees County
Indiana
Feren
Lin ‘Township
North Codiae Range
Tabbe
Court House
Daviess County
Jim
Jake Kane
Mary Kane
Kensella
Michaels
Farm auction notice seeks buyers for stock farm in Indiana
Assignee Ephraim Inman releases parcels of real estate in Davis County Indiana for sale by bid. Property includes described portions of townships with school fund mortgage encumbrances, payment terms one third cash and two years for rest, 7 percent interest notes, and a lease interest to Omer Sims for 1908 crop. Bidbond required. commissioners may reject all bids. Washington Indiana May 23 1908.
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Nsouth
Drage
Towhahity and
Range
Radse
Indiana
Omer Sims
Ephraim
Inman
Ogden & Inmanattys
Washington
Board of Commissioners
Daviess County
Thomas Nugent
Sheriff Sale of Interest in Washington Indiana Property
Public auction to sell rents and profits of parcels seven and eight and a grain strip in Cass county addition to Washington Daviess County Indiana. The sale occurs June 20 1908 at the courthouse in Washington with proceeds to satisfy a decree in favor of George W Welzel against Frederick M Myers Charles Aichorn and Selah Aichorn. The property is sold free of valuation and with redemption laws applying.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lihae
Daviess Circuit Court
Washingington
Daviess County
Indiana
Cassiedy
City of Washington
Daviess
Frederick
Myers
Charles Aichorn
Lela
Aichorn
George Wwelzel
Frederick M. Myers
Charles’ Aichorn
Selah
Notice of liquor license in Third Ward Washington Indiana 1908
A male resident of Washington Indiana declares intent to apply to the Daviess County Board of Commissioners for a license to sell spirits vinous malt intoxicating liquors in a defined ground-floor room fronting Walnut Street. The notice specifies room details, security, and viewing access, dated May 8 1908.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Third
Washington
Indiana
County of
Daviess
State of Indiana
Board of Commissioners
City of
Daviess County
J. Wright- Clark
Wilson
Walnut Street
George Solomon
Public sale ordered by court decree in Daviesa circuit
By decree and order of the court to me directed from the clerk of the Daviesa circuit court I will expose at public sale to the highest bidder on June 4 1908.
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Daviesa
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Hiram Etsinger
Thomas Tidman
Thomas Reilly
Frank Bennett
Fred Stumpf
James C. Lavelle
Mr. Wedding
James Farrell
James Dy Feagans
Bond
Ua Marriege
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George Parker
City Company
Toat
Washington Realty Co
E.E. Forsythe
E. Main
Wm. Kifere
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